THIS ISSUE

Issue: Vol 158, Issue 7341

14 October 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

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The UK’s national retirement exemption has passed its first test, says Charles Pigott

Detention without trial is alive and well in Malaysia, says Geoffrey Bindman

Janna Purdie delves into the Wembley Stadium litigation to find an interesting reminder of the pitfalls of drafting witness statements

Ian Smith provides a timely update on precedents

Legislation news update

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft strengthens Scottish real estate capabilitywith partner appointment

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints Brendan Ryan as partner in Public Law Projects team

Parklane Plowden Chambers welcomes five new barristers

NEWS

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

Police powers targeting concealed identities at protests come with procedural conditions that could determine whether prosecutions succeed